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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
He won’t say anything about the Flames. That’s not how he operates
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I'm not saying that he should talk about the Flames or have to answer questions. Even just token lip service would seem like a respectable thing to do.
"After 9 years, I felt it was time to move on and take a much needed break away from the game. The last season was mentally taxing and I want to spend more time with my family before deciding what is next for me. I appreciate this organization and being part of it for nearly a decade, and the fans as well. This city deserves a Stanley Cup and I wish the next GM well in continuing to build towards that".
I don't think there would be anything unclassy with something like that. I guess it's rare that a GM refuses to continue with an organization unless they are actually retiring, so maybe it is normal to just FO without a word when it happens. It's hard to think of similar situations I suppose. To me, it just comes off as a little rude and passive aggressive. I get it when guys get fired they aren't eager to make an exit statement to fans, but this was his choice apparently.